How to pronounce variorum
Say it like ver-ih-OR-um. Variorum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR).
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US American/vɛrɪˈɔrəm/ver-ih-OR-um
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- ver
- ih
- OR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variorum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does variorum mean?
noun
- An edition of a written work (especially the complete works of a classical writer) showing the notes and readings of a variety of different editors or commentators.
Where does variorum come from?
From Latin variōrum, genitive plural masculine of varius (“various”), in the phrase editio cum notis variorum (“edition with various notes”).
Words that rhyme with variorum
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Questions about saying variorum
How do you pronounce variorum?
Say ver-ih-OR-um. The American pronunciation is /vɛrɪˈɔrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variorum?
Variorum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR). Broken into parts: ver · ih · OR · um.